Thanks to this 100% online program, you will provide personalized nutritional recommendations that support your clients' athletic performance and muscle recovery”

The World Health Organization highlights, in a recent report, that proper nutrition is crucial to optimize both the physical and mental performance of athletes. However, a significant portion of athletes lack the dietary products necessary to improve their athletic performance, accelerate muscle recovery and enjoy a balanced diet that includes elements such as Omega 3. Faced with this situation, pharmacists have the responsibility to analyze the individual needs of this specific population and thus recommend the most appropriate supplements based on aspects such as their health, training intensity or type of sport.

In this scenario, TECH implements a pioneering and revolutionary program in Nutritional Assessment of the Athlete for Pharmacists. The academic itinerary will delve into aspects such as anthropometric assessment, the ISAK Profile or hemograms. Likewise, the syllabus will provide graduates with advanced strategies to ensure the caloric and protein intake of athletes during different phases of the season (such as competition, transition period or travel). The didactic materials will also delve into the calculation of sweat rate, allowing pharmacists to take measures to prevent dehydration. In addition, the program will feature the participation of a renowned International Guest Director. This expert will offer a comprehensive master class to ensure that graduates stay on the cutting edge of the latest advances in Nutritional Analysis.

The university program will be taught 100% online, on a virtual study platform that is not governed by predefined schedules.  In addition, one of the most distinctive features of the methodology is the learning process that TECH uses in all its programs: Relearning. This teaching system will promote the acquisition of skills in a flexible way from the analysis of theoretical content and the exemplification of cases based on the real context of the profession.

A prestigious International Guest Director will give an intensive Masterclass to introduce you to the latest trends in Nutritional Assessment of athletes”

This Postgraduate certificate in Nutritional Assessment in Athletes contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Nutrition and Dietetics
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which it is conceived gather scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are indispensable for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will delve into the changes in the body composition of athletes during their holiday period and recommend the most appropriate supplementation to ensure they maintain optimal athletic performance”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this specializing program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Do you want to enhance your skills to provide advice on the safest and most effective nutritional supplements, considering scientific evidence? Achieve it with this program"

This university program will allow you to learn at your own pace and without time constraints, thanks to the Relearning system that TECH puts at your fingertips"

Through this university program, pharmacists will have a solid understanding of the principles of nutrition and its specific application to the needs of athletes. The curriculum will delve into issues ranging from biochemical assessment or markers of overtraining to body composition. In this line, the teaching materials will delve into the dietary demands of individuals during different times of the program (such as pre-season, competitive season or off-season). This will allow graduates to acquire skills to assess the nutritional status of users and recommend supplements to ensure adequate caloric or protein intake.

You will be able to evaluate the nutritional status of athletes, including the analysis of diets and specific needs according to the type of sport”

Module 1.  Nutritional Assessment of the Athlete at Different Times of the Season

1.1. Biochemical Evaluation

1.1.1. Blood Count
1.2.2. Overtraining Markers

1.2. Anthropometric Evaluation

1.2.1. Body Composition
1.2.2. ISAK Profile

1.3. Preseason

1.3.1. High Workload
1.3.2. Assuring Caloric and Protein Intake

1.4. Competitive Season

1.4.1. Sports Performance
1.4.2. Recovery between Games

1.5. Transition Period

1.5.1. Vacation Period
1.5.2. Changes in Body Composition
1.5.3. Travel

1.6. Tournaments during the Season

1.6.1. Off-season Tournaments (World Cups, European Cups and The Olympic Games)

1.7. Athlete Monitoring

1.7.1. Basal Athlete Status
1.7.2. Evolution during the Season

1.8. Sweat Rate Calculation

1.8.1. Hydric Losses
1.8.2. Calculation Protocol

1.9. Multidisciplinary Work

1.9.1. The Role of the Nutritionist in the Athlete's Environment
1.9.2. Communication with the Rest of the Areas

1.10. Doping

1.10.1. WADA List
1.10.2. Anti-doping Tests

You can access the Virtual Campus at any time and download the contents to consult them whenever you want. Enroll now!”